Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 159, 1920-07-28 is here in full — 564 sentences across 113 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 159, 1920-07-28 is here in full — 564 sentences across 113 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"He still writes," was the reply. "What--without a memory?" "Yes, he finds it an advantage. You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer. Toller now does the political articles for a prominent morning paper.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 159, 1920-07-28 is here in full — 564 sentences across 113 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 80/112 · 5 reading units · Lines 396–400
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plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading “Toller now does the political articles for a prominent morning paper.”
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading “You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.”
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading “You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.”
an occurrence that involves the production of a union
From this reading “You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.”
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading “Toller now does the political articles for a prominent morning paper.”
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading “You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.”
a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)
From this reading “Toller now does the political articles for a prominent morning paper.”
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading “"He still writes," was the reply.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What--without a memory?"
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading "Yes, he finds it an advantage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Yes, he finds it an advantage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Toller now does the political articles for a prominent morning paper.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Toller now does the political articles for a prominent morning paper.
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading "Yes, he finds it an advantage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Toller now does the political articles for a prominent morning paper.
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.
an occurrence that involves the production of a union
From this reading You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He still writes," was the reply.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, he finds it an advantage.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading "What--without a memory?"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Toller now does the political articles for a prominent morning paper.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Toller now does the political articles for a prominent morning paper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.
many times at short intervals
From this reading You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Toller now does the political articles for a prominent morning paper.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Toller now does the political articles for a prominent morning paper.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Toller now does the political articles for a prominent morning paper.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "He still writes," was the reply.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.
not in physical motion
From this reading "He still writes," was the reply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He still writes," was the reply.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.
a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)
From this reading Toller now does the political articles for a prominent morning paper.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He still writes," was the reply.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What--without a memory?"
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "What--without a memory?"
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "He still writes," was the reply.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, he finds it an advantage.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see, since the fusion of the old parties and the formation of new ones, the possession of a memory is often a source of considerable embarrassment to a leader writer.
Chapter 1 of Punch — Vol. 159, 1920-07-28 by Various holds 564 sentences, grouped into 113 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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